Emeka Egbuka or Malik Washington?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Malik Washington
- Rest of season: Emeka Egbuka — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Emeka Egbuka
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Emeka Egbuka | Malik Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Emeka Egbuka ahead · 1 rank Malik Washington ahead | WR35#25–#49edge | WR53#37–#72 |
| Week 9 | WR38#24–#59 | WR34#27–#37edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.9 | 10.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #64 overalledge | 7 #116 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -322 val | +26 ranks · +133 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 52% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Emeka Egbuka or Malik Washington?
- Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Emeka Egbuka at WR38 (range #24–#59) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 10.9 vs 10.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emeka Egbuka or Malik Washington?
- Emeka Egbuka. Rest-of-season consensus: Emeka Egbuka WR35 (range #25–#49) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emeka Egbuka ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emeka Egbuka for Malik Washington?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emeka Egbuka is ranked #64 overall and Malik Washington #116, so Emeka Egbuka carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.